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CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN OVER STEAMED WHITE RICE ON A WHITE PLATE
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Creamy Poblano Chicken

Creamy poblano chicken is an easy main chicken dish with a lot of bold flavor. Boneless skinless chicken breasts get sauteed and simmered in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Hispanic, Southwestern, Tex Mex
Servings: 4
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion peeled & diced
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 poblano peppers seeded & diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro washed & roughly chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, just until no pink remains. Then transfer them to a waiting plate.
    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Add the onions and peppers to the skillet and saute then until tender, stirring often.
    1 small yellow onion, 2 poblano peppers
  • Add the broth, cream, lime juice, and cilantro to the skillet. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
    1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 lime, 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet, stirring and simmering for 15 - 20 minutes (on medium heat). Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
    salt & pepper
  • Serve the creamy chicken warm over steamed white rice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you need to substitute something for the poblano peppers, you can sub a jalapeno. Keep in mind that jalapenos are spicier than poblanos though and lack the smoky flavor poblanos have.
  • You can add extra seasoning without adding heat. A sprinkle of cumin, garlic powder, and paprika on the chicken would add extra flavor without making this dish spicy.
  • If you have leftovers, the sauce may thicken as it sits in the fridge. To thin it, you will want to heat the chicken and sauce on the stove. Once it's hot, stir in extra chicken broth until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1291IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg